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Bodyshop Zone underlines new focus at Automechanika Birmingham
- 04/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Alongside a new bodyshop training hub, sponsored by bodyshop magazine, the leading UK publication in the industry, Automechanika Birmingham is also introducing a new dedicated bodyshop zone. This is part of a renewed focus on the bodyshop sector by Automechanika Birmingham, which opens at the NEC Birmingham [...] -
AutoMate secures Solera support
- 04/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AutoMate Training, a UK company which provides online technical training and professional development platforms, has been acquired by Autodata, a Solera Holdings. Founded and based in Sydney, Australia, AutoMate has rapidly expanded from a fledgling start-up to become a globally competitive player, offering [...] -
Chorley Group signs up for FullCover
- 04/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Chorley Group, operating six dealerships and four franchises across the North-West of England, has chosen FullCover from Cooper Solutions as its preferred fleet management system and short-term insurance provider. The business initially adopted FullCover at Chorley Nissan, the UK’s largest volume, single Nissan [...] -
SMMT hosts open forum at Automechanika Birmingham
- 04/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The SMMT is hosting an open forum at Automechanika Birmingham today on how electrification is creating fresh opportunities in the supply chain. Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and innovators will come together to discuss key issues, in particular battery design and development. Delegates will hear from [...] -
Electric innovator secures international backing
- 04/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK automotive innovator Protean Electric is braced for rapid growth after being acquired by National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS). Protean Electric will continue to operate as an independent business, but will now be merged into Virtue Surge, a subsidiary of NEVS. The acquisition will provide additional [...] -
IBIS takes Africa by storm
- 03/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Delegates gathered at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 29 May for IBIS’ inaugural conference themed ‘innovation and integration.’ World class speakers tackled the topics surrounding the harnessing and implementing of technology to the industry, meeting demands of OEMs, insurers and [...] -
Autoglass invests in people power
- 03/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Autoglass has appointed Jo Fryer as people director to help the company attract and retain the best talent in the industry. Jo will also have overall responsibility for driving employee engagement and delivering an integrated people strategy during a period of exceptional growth for Autoglass. Prior to her [...] -
IBIS Africa celebrates inaugural success
- 03/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The first ever IBIS Africa has been hailed as a triumph after delegates met in Johannesburg, South Africa last week. The symposium addressed innovation in the industry and asked how the market can make the most of the technology to raise safety, skills and standards. It said that what’s needed is an [...] -
Total recall for concerned drivers
- 03/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Drivers have been urged to carry out instant safety recall checks, after Kia Motors and Honda became the latest manufacturers to announce recalls. Kia is conducting a voluntary recall of 5,020 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, while Honda is recalling 141,321 cars fitted with potentially dangerous Takata [...] -
Bristol council adds EV option
- 03/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Bristol City Council has introduced a fleet of 10 electric cars to allow more people in the city to rent zero-emissions vehicles on a pay-as-you-go basis. The fleet of 100% electric Renault Zoe cars, overseen by the national car club Co-Wheels, is based at nine locations across the city including on-street parking [...]